World COPD Day

Category: Health
World COPD Day around the world in 2025
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About World COPD Day

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Dates of World COPD Day
2026 InternationalNov 16
International Mon, Nov 16Observances Holiday
2025 InternationalNov 16
International Sun, Nov 16Observances Holiday
2024 InternationalNov 16
International Sat, Nov 16Observances Holiday
2023 InternationalNov 15
International Wed, Nov 15Observances Holiday
2022 InternationalNov 16
International Wed, Nov 16Observances Holiday
Summary
COPD is a Group of Lung Conditions Including Bronchitis and Emphysema.

COPD is also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It's a group of lung conditions that make it difficult to breathe because your airways have been narrowed.Life with COPD can be difficult. Everyday tasks can become a challenge. It's a progressive condition, which means there is no cure.

The British Lung Foundation is researching COPD to find new treatments and cures.

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